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Western Cape Government Launches R5 Million Tourism Challenge Fund

Western Cape Government Launches R5 Million Tourism Challenge Fund

Mireille Wenger, minister of finance and economic opportunities, praised the establishment of the fund. AFRICA, SOUTH CAPE TOWN – The Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) requests organisations implementing tourism development projects or programmes in the categories of Tourism Infrastructure Support and Tourism Product Development Support to submit project funding applications. The Growth for […]

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Almost half of Europe’s airports back to pre-pandemic passenger levels

Almost half of Europe’s airports back to pre-pandemic passenger levels

Data reveals that by March, 45% of key hubs had reached recovery milestones, although still being negatively impacted by external causes. BRUXELLES – The European airport industry association ACI Europe published its air traffic report for March 2023 and the entire first quarter of 2023 (Q1). In the first quarter of this year, passenger volume

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Diriyah Inside the €57 billion ‘giga-project’ set to transform the birthplace of Saudi Arabia

Diriyah: Inside the €57 billion ‘giga-project’ set to transform the birthplace of Saudi Arabia

Diriyah is being transformed into a metropolis within the Saudi capital as part of a €57 billion “giga project.” There has never been a better moment to travel to Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah. Diriyah, which is only 15 minutes from the centre of Riyadh, is well known for the At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is

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Bahamas Ministry of Tourism to Host Inaugural Bahamas Dive Week on San Salvador

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism to Host Inaugural Bahamas Dive Week on San Salvador

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) will conduct the first-ever Bahamas diving Week on San Salvador from 6-13 May, building on the city’s reputation as a destination with a wide variety of diving opportunities.One of several major initiatives planned by the Vertical Markets’ Dive Team, directed by Senior Director Greg Rolle, is

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Florida Governor Empowers New Board to Overturn Disney Agreements

Florida Governor Empowers New Board to Overturn Disney Agreements

The Republican governor and the entertainment titan are at odds once again after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a measure into law on Friday giving a new board under his leadership the authority to revoke development agreements it had inked with Disney with its previous body. According to the legislation, which was mostly approved along

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Coastal Mississippi Invites Travelers to Experience National Shrimp Day

Coastal Mississippi Invites Travelers to Experience National Shrimp Day

National Shrimp Day, which was established to honour America’s favourite seafood, comes on May 10. Coastal Mississippi has compiled a number of ways tourists may celebrate throughout the whole month. For lovers of seafood, the area offers a variety of unique experiences, from discovering your own fresh catch to learning about the history of the

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BRITISH AIRWAYS JOINS FORCES WITH VISITBRITAIN TO WELCOME VISITORS ARRIVING FOR THE CORONATION

BRITISH AIRWAYS JOINS FORCES WITH VISITBRITAIN TO WELCOME VISITORS ARRIVING FOR THE CORONATION

British Airways will celebrate with clients and coworkers both on the ground and at 35,000 feet this weekend as Britain and the Commonwealth look forward to commemorating the coronation of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen Consort. British Airways and VisitBritain have teamed together to create a mural on the London Heathrow

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Hawaii’s over-tourism problem may get worse than ever. Here's why

Hawaii’s over-tourism problem may get worse than ever. Here’s why

The state’s tourist board is in danger of failing, along with its sensible regulations for controlling foot traffic to Hawaii’s most revered and stunning locations. Early in 2021, Hawaii’s tourism board launched a ground-breaking initiative to integrate true Native Hawaiian culture into every aspect of its visitor economy, using it to improve the tourist experience

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Airbnb makes huge change following common gripe

Airbnb makes huge change following common gripe

In a major victory for visitors, Airbnb has made a significant improvement to its checkout process. To avoid any unpleasant surprises after you’ve made a reservation, the new “transparent checkout instructions” feature reveals your host’s cleaning needs before you make a reservation. Since, let’s face it, nothing could be less romantic than arriving at your

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